Azure Blob Storage - Introduction
Learn about Azure Blob Storage, a highly scalable and durable object storage service that enables you to store any type of unstructured data.
What is Azure Blob Storage?
Azure Blob Storage is a massively scalable block storage service designed for storing unstructured data. It provides high durability, availability, and performance for your data. It's ideal for storing documents, images, videos, backups, and more.
Key Features
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Scalability
Scale your storage up or down on demand without incurring over-provisioning costs.
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Durability
Azure Blob Storage offers 99.99999997% data durability. Your data is replicated across multiple availability zones to protect against data loss.
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Cost-Effectiveness
Pay only for what you use with various pricing tiers to suit your needs.
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Security
Built-in security features like encryption and access control help protect your data.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Storing website content
- Backing up and restoring data
- Archiving data
- Storing media files
- Big data analytics